FAYETTEVILLE — Kevin Richardson, a defensive back for the Arkansas football team from 2013-18, has been hired by the New ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Maybe the only positive thing about Illinois coach Bret Bielema's arrogance different from his five years at Arkansas at least he's winning now. He still acts exactly like ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema can't seem to shy away from social media criticism despite the college football season being ...

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema were not happy with each other during the Citrus Bowl as ...

Bielema also coached at Arkansas, and before coming back to college football, spent three seasons in the NFL coaching the New England Patriots and New York Giants. Bret Bielema's experience in the ...

One of the first "Way-Too-Early" Top 25 rankings came out from Andy Staples at On3. The Hogs aren't anywhere near any ranking ...

Shane Beamer flipped out after being taunted by opposing coach Bret Bielema during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday. Illinois was leading South Carolina 14-10 late in the third quarter of their ...

Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer had to be held back by team staff members after Illinois coach Bret Bielema taunted the Gamecocks during the third quarter when he walked across the field to check ...

Bret Bielema is the head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini, as of 2024. Bielema has held his position since 2021. During his prep career, he played as a tight end and linebacker in high school.

Tensions rose to inferno level during Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, a midgame feud between South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer and Illinois head coach Bret Bielema nearly boiling over.

Bret Bielema and the Illinois football staff this week could be found in Orlando, Florida, busy on the recruiting trail. On Thursday, the Illini signed class of 2026 wide receiver Kenyon Alston to ...